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  • Artist Talk with our Featured Gallery Artist BF Reed!

    Join us for an Artist Talk with our Featured Gallery Artist BF Reed, April 25th from 11:00am to 12:00pm in the Beaufort Historic Site Welcome Center at 130 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC. Coffee and refreshments will be available as Reed will present an engaging artist talk and live demonstration focused on the pastel medium. She will begin with a brief overview of pastel - its history, unique qualities, and why it remains a powerful and often misunderstood fine art medium. The demonstration will follow, offering insight into her personal process, including surface preparation, layering techniques, and the development of light and form. Visitors will have the opportunity to see how a painting evolves in real time and to ask questions throughout the session.   This event is FREE, although an RSVP is requested so we can prepare adequate seating for those who plan to attend. RSVP by calling 252.728.5225 Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:00pm. BF Reed is a contemporary artist working in both highly realistic pastel and expressive abstract acrylic painting. Her work explores light, reflection, and the balance between control and spontaneity—often juxtaposing precise observation with atmospheric, intuitive mark-making. Drawing inspiration from coastal North Carolina and carefully constructed […]

  • North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival — Beaufort

    Live Painting • Gallery Sales • Artist Reception Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC Beaufort Historic Site is proud to host the North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival for two days of live outdoor painting and gallery exhibitions. On May 14 and 15, jury-selected artists from across the country and around the world will paint on location throughout Beaufort, transforming the town into an open-air studio.   Live Painting Throughout the Day Artists will be actively painting across Beaufort’s waterfront, docks, historic district, and scenic coastal locations. Visitors are invited to watch works develop in real time and engage with artists as they paint. A list of participating artists with preview samples of their past work is available on the ncpleinair.org home page. To help visitors find artists in the field, the festival uses the En Plein Air Artist Locator, a mobile app that shows real-time artist locations during painting hours. App details and daily schedules are available on the Festival Event Calendar at ncpleinair.org._______________________________________________________ Thursday, May 14 — Beaufort Paint‑Out Day 1 Artists paint throughout Beaufort from morning through late afternoon. Paintings completed on Thursday will be curated for a gallery exhibition and sale on Friday at the […]

  • Old Homes Tour & More – Opening Reception For Nicole White Kennedy, Featured Artist 2026!

    Mattie King Davis Art Gallery 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

    The Beaufort Historic Site is proud to present an inspiring exhibition by acclaimed artist Nicole White Kennedy in the Mattie King Davis Gallery! The Opening Reception (free) will be Sunday, May 31st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, and the exhibition will be on view through July 23 as part of the Old Homes & More Tour and Summer Party season. About the ArtistA Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America, and an exhibiting artist at the Salmagundi Art Club, Nicole’s work is celebrated nationally for its expressive, narrative-driven style. Nicole’s passion for art has been a lifelong journey, beginning with her early work creating TV storyboards, an experience that continues to shape the storytelling quality of her paintings today. Growing up in a family of restaurateurs, she developed a natural instinct for observing people, capturing their character and interactions with a distinctive narrative flair. She is equally inspired by nature in motion, bringing a sense of energy and life to her canvases. Her artistic journey reflects a continual evolution, embracing each blank canvas as a new creative challenge and an opportunity to refine her visual voice. Recognition & AchievementsNicole’s work is regularly accepted into prestigious national […]

  • Abstract art with colorful squares and a half circle, text reads “Square Perspectives: An Art Exhibition”.

    Square Perspectives – Art Opening!

    Mattie King Davis Art Gallery 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

    Don’t miss the opening of Square Perspectives at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery on Friday, July 24th, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. This exhibition showcases beautiful artwork created by the dedicated volunteers who help keep the gallery thriving. The title Square Perspectives reflects the theme of the show, featuring a selection of square-format oil, watercolor, and acrylic paintings by a range of talented artists. Thoughtfully displayed in the gallery’s main room, each piece offers a unique artistic vision. Join us for this free event and experience a beautiful collection of artwork!

  • Smiling man holding painting in front of easel, promoting art event at Beaufort Historic Site, August 29.

    An Artist at Work: Gary Bradley at the Beaufort Historic Site

    We are excited to welcome newly juried artist Gary Bradley to the Beaufort Historic Site this Saturday, August 29, from 10:00am until 1:00pm!   Gary will be joining us on the grounds to paint and create a brand new work of art inspired by his time here in historic Beaufort. Gary’s artwork has already been a hit, as he recently sold two pieces at our Mattie King Davis Art Gallery and is returning to replenish the gallery with even more beautiful work.   But there’s an extra special treat! Gary will be painting on-site and then giving the finished painting away through a drawing to one lucky registered participant!   Come by the Beaufort Historic Site on Saturday, from 10:00am until 1:00pm, and watch an artist at work, and enjoy the chance to take home an original piece of art created right here at the Historic Site! Thanks Gary!